How My Practice Is Different

As I have mentioned, differences in fees for participating and nonparticipating physicians may be minor, depending on the particular insurer and plan.  In the case of large deductibles, there is likely no difference in out-of-pocket payments between the two.  But I realize that in some cases, patients will have larger out-of-pocket expenses from my practice than from a practice that is pre-assigned to them by their health network.

 

With that in mind, I hope to provide a unique treatment experience.  You will notice many of the differences right away;  when you visit my office you will meet two people—myself and the receptionist. Appointments are scheduled so that you will not meet other patients.  A separate hallway allows you to bypass the waiting area as you exit.  Care for bottled water or a soda?  Just ask.  It’s on me. 

 

Having trouble scheduling around work?  Let me know.  While daytime appointments are preferred, I can see you pretty much anytime—weekends and evenings included. 

 

Frustrated by the short amount of time that your doctor has for your?  I will give you more time.  Nowadays people feel the need to write everything down on paper, so that they can get all of the questions out in a small amount of time.  I will give you time to think.  A psychiatry session should not be like a trip to the grocer.  And if you ever do leave and then remember something you intended to ask, just call, and we’ll discuss it.

 

Frustrated by trying to explain your situation to the ‘covering doc’?  I take my own calls.  You won’t get the feeling that you are telling everybody about your issues and concerns.  And if the phone is inconvenient, just send me an e-mail.  I will usually read it within a couple of hours.

 

Are we meeting two often, or not often enough?  Let’s talk about it.  There may be reasons for my favored follow-up time, but in many cases there is room for flexibility.  The main thing is that I want to know what works best—for you.

 

I invite you to call.  As my patient, you will not be a number.  I want you to know that you won’t just see a psychiatrist—you will have a psychiatrist.